related works
Patterns of Light : for percussion ensemble and live electronics / Huib Emmer
Genre:
Chamber music
Subgenre:
Percussion with multimedia
Scoring:
6perc electronics
Thomas : tape, 19 instruments, 1975 / Jacques Bank
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
2111 4sax 0210 2perc clav(ampl.) el.org 4cb tape
Lines concerning the unknown soldier : voor kamerorkest, 1999 / Matijs de Roo
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
fl ob cl cl-b fg 2h trp trb 2perc pf 3vl vla vc cb
Genre:
Orchestra
Subgenre:
Large ensemble (12 or more players)
Scoring:
0000 4sax 4331 2pf cb
composition
Possession : for ensemble and live electronics / Huib Emmer
Author(s):
Emmer, Huib
(Composer)
Description:
Program Note (English):
Possession is the sequel to Memory Drums, a piece I previously wrote for live electronics and the group LOOS. In Possession, the combination of live electronics and LOOS is expanded with a second ensemble: ASKO.
What does the title have to do with the music? It mainly refers to the moments in the piece where the instrumental tones are taken over (possessed) by the live electronics. This creates a situation in which there is a transition between the instrumental sound and the electronic sound that detaches itself and, after such a transition, continues to resonate, rattle on, or hammer through.
Although Possession has been used as a title before (including in the film by Żuławski), I chose it anyway because it is a strong word and describes a heightened state of alertness or awareness.
– Huib Emmer